Consider the following statements about lawn tennis court 1. Hard courts are faster than clay courts but not as fast as grass courts. 2. The French Open is played on a hard court, but the US Open is played on a clay court. 3. An approximate north/south or

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Q: 87 (CDS-I/2010)
Consider the following statements about lawn tennis court
1. Hard courts are faster than clay courts but not as fast as grass courts.
2. The French Open is played on a hard court, but the US Open is played on a clay court.
3. An approximate north/south orientation of the court is desirable during evening play-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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Option 1 states that hard courts are faster than clay courts but not as fast as grass courts. This statement is correct. Hard courts, made of concrete or asphalt, have a medium pace and a consistent bounce, making the ball move faster compared to clay courts. However, grass courts, such as those used in Wimbledon, are the fastest type of court.

Option 2 states that the French Open is played on a hard court, but the US Open is played on a clay court. This statement is incorrect. The French Open is played on clay courts, while the US Open is played on hard courts.

Option 3 states that an approximate north/south orientation of the court is desirable during evening play. This statement is correct. An approximate north/south orientation helps in reducing the impact of the sun`s glare during evening play, ensuring better visibility for the players.

Based on the analysis above, option 3 - 1 and 3 - is the correct answer.

Note: The provided answer is correct.